Lees Road is in Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL5 0PQ is located in the Mossley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stalybridge and Hyde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lees Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 0PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL5 0NR, OL5 0NU, OL5 0NQ, OL5 0QE, OL5 0PS, OL5 0PH, OL5 0PT, OL5 0AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL5 0PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 54.1% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 45.9% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL5 0PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.6% | 43.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 40% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 9.8% | -8.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 57.4% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 27.3% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 12.8% | -17.0% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.2% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 38% | 18.7% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 9.1% | 5% | -4.1% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.7% | 84% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 88.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 88.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lees Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Mossley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Lees Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-02-26 | £172,787 |
| Thowd Coach House Lees Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2023-03-31 | £285,534 |
| 89 Lees Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-11 | £206,874 |
| 69 Lees Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £57,480 | 2019-02-22 | £87,487 |
| Egerton House Lees Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2018-10-24 | £490,843 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Mossley OL5 0BN | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Stamford Street , Mossley OL5 0HT | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Market Street , Mossley OL5 0ES | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary School Valeside , Mossley OL5 0AP | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes CofE Primary School Knolls Lane , Lees OL4 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,276 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,252 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 3,713 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 4,074 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doodle Pots | Doodle Pots, 2 Lees Road | 513 yd | |
| San Giorgio | Ferattis, Stamford Street | 608 yd | |
| Pho Thong Thai Restaurant | Pho Thong Thai Restaurant, 21 Stamford Street | 643 yd | |
| The Allotment Cafe | The Allotment Cafe, 315 Manchester Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossley Masonic Club | Westholme, Stockport Road | 509 yd | |
| The Butchers Arms | Butchers Arms, 7 Stockport Road | 534 yd | |
| Yorkshire Ward Conservative Club | Yorkshire Ward Conservative Club, Carrhill Road | 556 yd | |
| The Blazing Rag | The Blazing Rag Inn, George Street | 595 yd | |
| Mossley Band Social Club | Mossley Band Social Club, 3 Argyle Street | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Of Life | Spice Of Life, 14 Stockport Road | 534 yd | |
| Tsang Supper Bar | Tsang Supper Bar, 23 Stamford Street | 626 yd | |
| Sweet Vintage | Sweet Vintage, 9 Stamford Street | 626 yd | |
| Mans Wok | Mans Wok, 41 Stamford Street | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Co-op, 23 Arundel Street | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seel Park MARKET STREET | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Mossley Park STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 29.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 70.6% |
| Median download speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.